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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,366.87, 21,534.36 and 6,044.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,366.87, 21,534.36 and 6,044.42 is: 9,059.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,366.87 : 21,534.36 = 6,044.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,366.87/21,534.36 = 6,044.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,366.87x = 21,534.36 × 6,044.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,366.87x = 130,162,747.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,162,747.44/14,366.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,059.92

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